This year's OZY FEST had an impressive line-up of panelists. Speakers included Former Vice President Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden, comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee, entrepreneur and TV star Marc Cuban, and former Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Described as "TED meets Coachella" by The New...
Philanthropist power couple Don & Katrina Peebles hosted Cocktails and Conversations in honor of the New York City Mission Society at their Bridgehampton home. The elegant but understated event benefitted the Mission Society's programs and services, which help youth and families in our city's most underserved communities break the cycle...
Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon for 40 guests at Le Cirque in New York City to honor the French on their national holiday. Shafiroff, wearing a  pink and yellow silk Zac Posen dress, toasted the French giving a short speech honoring the 86 people who lost ...
Poker pro Beth Shak and her furry companion were among the guests at The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation's Seventh Annual Unconditional Love Gala held at a private waterfront residence on Gin Lane in Southampton. Gala Chair Jean Shafiroff, Board President Jonathan McCann and Chair Emeritus Susan Allen hosted this years...
Harriette Rose Katz, President & Founder of Gourmet Advisory Services and The Chosen Few, New York City’s elite society of event professionals, hosted an elegant cocktail reception at Second by Chef Laurent Tourondel to celebrate The Chosen Few’s Third Anniversary and welcome two new members. The gorgeous and expansive space’s...
The Empire State Building celebrated the inaugural New York Formula E race with a special lighting ceremony with Sir Richard Branson. Lit in red and purple, the world-famous tower lights featured DS Virgin Racing colors ahead of the team’s participation in the New York City ePrix over the weekend.
The 13th Annual A Hamptons Happening benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) on Saturday, August 5, will treat guests to an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, as well as a performance by recording artist Sophie Beem, a protégé of Beyoncé. Mr. Wainwright’s performance will celebrate the introduction...
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took time out from the G20 Summit in Germany to talk gender equality at the Global Citizen Festival in Barclaycard Arena. The 45-year old Canadian politician and wife Sophie addressed the massive audience there to support and see performing artists Chris Martin, Shakira, Ellie Goulding and Pharrell Williams. Trudeau introduced Coldplay, longtime supporters of...
Designer Lisa Jackson of LJ CROSS hosted a Rosé and Shopping Event at the new Copious Row Beach boutique in Southampton to celebrate her exclusive Diamonds for the Beach collection. Guests including Tiffany Dubin, Debbie Bancroft, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Heather Mnuchin, Caroline Hirsch, Charlotte Bronstrom Assaf, Jean Shafiroff...
HAYGROUND SCHOOL and JEFF’S KITCHEN will celebrate their 13TH ANNUAL CHEFS DINNER on SUNDAY, JULY 30, at the HAYGROUND SCHOOL in Bridgehampton, NY. Chefs TOM COLICCHIO and ÉRIC RIPERT along with TONI ROSS (Nick & Toni’s and a Hayground founder) host the farm-to-table benefit dinner honoring BILL TELEPAN (Executive Chef Oceana and Wellness in the Schools) and TINKA D. TOPPING (Hayground Founding Member). The Chefs Dinner with thirteen important...